http://www.wbfo.org/programming/commentary.php3 WBFO listeners and regular commentators offer their views on a variety of issues. en-us WBFO Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:19:47 GMT Public Podcaster 30 WBFO no wbfo, npr, local, news, opinion, commentary, buffalo, niagara Listener-Commentaries WBFO listeners and regular commentators offer their views on a variety of issues. WBFO http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_259_small.jpg http://www.wbfo.org/programming/commentary.php3 http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1581768 Listener commentator Anthony Ogorek says a model used in the financial industry could be used to compensate physicians in the health care reform bill making its way through Congress. wbfo Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/872665/mp3/news/podcast/259/872665.mp3 00:00:00 no Listener commentator Anthony Ogorek says a model used in the financial industry could be used to compensate physicians in the health care reform bill making its way through Congress. Listener commentator Anthony Ogorek says a model used in the financial industry could be used to compensate physicians in the health care reform bill making its way through Congress. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1578952 Listener-Commentator Jim Nolan remembers some commercials and songs from the 1970s that he says he'd rather forget. wbfo Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/871260/mp3/news/podcast/259/871260.mp3 00:00:00 no Listener-Commentator Jim Nolan remembers some commercials and songs from the 1970s that he says he'd rather forget. Listener-Commentator Jim Nolan remembers some commercials and songs from the 1970s that he says he'd rather forget. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1576278 It's been more than three decades since the Buffalo Braves left town. But Listener-Commentator John Howell is among the former fans who have not forgotten the team. He says it's time to raise a banner memorializing the Braves at HSBC Arena. wbfo Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/870074/mp3/news/podcast/259/870074.mp3 00:00:00 no It's been more than three decades since the Buffalo Braves left town. But Listener-Commentator John Howell is among the former fans who have not forgotten the team. He says it's time to raise a banner memorializing the Braves at HSBC Arena. It's been more than three decades since the Buffalo Braves left town. But Listener-Commentator John Howell is among the former fans who have not forgotten the team. He says it's time to raise a banner memorializing the Braves at HSBC Arena. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1573395 There must be something about autumn that inspires people to write about it. Last week, we heard a piece about the inevitable arrival of winter. This morning, listener-commentator Chris Mackowski joins us with his reflections about the Fall season. wbfo Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/868743/mp3/news/podcast/259/868743.mp3 00:00:00 no There must be something about autumn that inspires people to write about it. Last week, we heard a piece about the inevitable arrival of winter. This morning, listener-commentator Chris Mackowski joins us with his reflections about the Fall season. There must be something about autumn that inspires people to write about it. Last week, we heard a piece about the inevitable arrival of winter. This morning, listener-commentator Chris Mackowski joins us with his reflections about the Fall season. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1570629 The calendar will soon change to November. And before we know it, listener-commentator Amy Ludwig VanDerwater says winter will be upon us. wbfo Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/867477/mp3/news/podcast/259/867477.mp3 00:00:00 no The calendar will soon change to November. And before we know it, listener-commentator Amy Ludwig VanDerwater says winter will be upon us. The calendar will soon change to November. And before we know it, listener-commentator Amy Ludwig VanDerwater says winter will be upon us. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1568026 The baseball playoffs are in full swing. And that has our listener-commentator Joe Marren reflecting that baseball will always break your heart. wbfo Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/866328/mp3/news/podcast/259/866328.mp3 00:00:00 no The baseball playoffs are in full swing. And that has our listener-commentator Joe Marren reflecting that baseball will always break your heart. The baseball playoffs are in full swing. And that has our listener-commentator Joe Marren reflecting that baseball will always break your heart. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1557171 So, you think you're a writer! Listener-Commentator Gary Earl Ross presents this "tongue-in-cheek" test for you to see if that's true. wbfo Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/861725/mp3/news/podcast/259/861725.mp3 00:00:00 no So, you think you're a writer! Listener-Commentator Gary Earl Ross presents this "tongue-in-cheek" test for you to see if that's true. So, you think you're a writer! Listener-Commentator Gary Earl Ross presents this "tongue-in-cheek" test for you to see if that's true. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1535451 California's budget problems have been well-documented in recent weeks. What's happening there has our listener-commentator doing some "California Dreamin.'" wbfo Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/851718/mp3/news/podcast/259/851718.mp3 00:00:00 no California's budget problems have been well-documented in recent weeks. What's happening there has our listener-commentator doing some "California Dreamin.'" California's budget problems have been well-documented in recent weeks. What's happening there has our listener-commentator doing some "California Dreamin.'" WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1529496 Economically, the past 12 months have been tough; really tough. wbfo Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/848951/mp3/news/podcast/259/848951.mp3 00:00:00 no BUFFALO NIAGARA REGION Economically, the past 12 months have been tough; really tough. Economically, the past 12 months have been tough; really tough. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1523250 With Independence Day just a few days away, Listener Commentator Gary Schindler finds himself reflecting on the meaning of liberty. wbfo Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/846132/mp3/news/podcast/259/846132.mp3 00:00:00 no With Independence Day just a few days away, Listener Commentator Gary Schindler finds himself reflecting on the meaning of liberty. With Independence Day just a few days away, Listener Commentator Gary Schindler finds himself reflecting on the meaning of liberty. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1523249 The coverage of Michael Jackson's untimely death last week was nearly non-stop on the cable news network. Listener-Commentator Mary Jo Jagord (JAY-gord) expressed relief that at least there was one station and network that was providing what she described as "real news." wbfo Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/846131/mp3/news/podcast/259/846131.mp3 00:00:00 no The coverage of Michael Jackson's untimely death last week was nearly non-stop on the cable news network. Listener-Commentator Mary Jo Jagord (JAY-gord) expressed relief that at least there was one station and network that was providing what she The coverage of Michael Jackson's untimely death last week was nearly non-stop on the cable news network. Listener-Commentator Mary Jo Jagord (JAY-gord) expressed relief that at least there was one station and network that was providing what she described as "real news." WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1521142 We're all aware of the out-of-proportion salaries paid to athletes these days. But listener-commentator Joe Marren wonders if such athletic paydays could be transferred to his former profession -- the legacy media. wbfo Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/845002/mp3/news/podcast/259/845002.mp3 00:00:00 no We're all aware of the out-of-proportion salaries paid to athletes these days. But listener-commentator Joe Marren wonders if such athletic paydays could be transferred to his former profession -- the legacy media. We're all aware of the out-of-proportion salaries paid to athletes these days. But listener-commentator Joe Marren wonders if such athletic paydays could be transferred to his former profession -- the legacy media. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1518527 For whatever reason, privacy is no longer an issue for millions of Facebook users who are compelled to post information about all aspects of their lives. Listener-Commentator Reed Rankin suggests it might be time to close the curtains, just a little. wbfo Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/843491/mp3/news/podcast/259/843491.mp3 00:00:00 no For whatever reason, privacy is no longer an issue for millions of Facebook users who are compelled to post information about all aspects of their lives. Listener-Commentator Reed Rankin suggests it might be time to close the curtains, just a little. For whatever reason, privacy is no longer an issue for millions of Facebook users who are compelled to post information about all aspects of their lives. Listener-Commentator Reed Rankin suggests it might be time to close the curtains, just a little. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1504573 The blogosphere is filled with citizen journalists who are making their mark. Listener-Commentator Charles Pierson is one of them. wbfo Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/836747/mp3/news/podcast/259/836747.mp3 00:00:00 no The blogosphere is filled with citizen journalists who are making their mark. Listener-Commentator Charles Pierson is one of them. The blogosphere is filled with citizen journalists who are making their mark. Listener-Commentator Charles Pierson is one of them. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1502091 It has become a tradition for listener-commentator Marcia Gruber to recognize the contributions nurses make as they observe Nurses Week. This year, Marcia tells us the story of how one nurse recognizes the people she cares for. wbfo Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/835545/mp3/news/podcast/259/835545.mp3 00:00:00 no It has become a tradition for listener-commentator Marcia Gruber to recognize the contributions nurses make as they observe Nurses Week. This year, Marcia tells us the story of how one nurse recognizes the people she cares for. It has become a tradition for listener-commentator Marcia Gruber to recognize the contributions nurses make as they observe Nurses Week. This year, Marcia tells us the story of how one nurse recognizes the people she cares for. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1499149 There is much debate over the best way to pay for the economic stimulus package. Listener-Commentator Anthony Ogorek says simply raising taxes on the wealthy to pay for the stimulus is not the answer. wbfo Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/834145/mp3/news/podcast/259/834145.mp3 00:00:00 no There is much debate over the best way to pay for the economic stimulus package. Listener-Commentator Anthony Ogorek says simply raising taxes on the wealthy to pay for the stimulus is not the answer. There is much debate over the best way to pay for the economic stimulus package. Listener-Commentator Anthony Ogorek says simply raising taxes on the wealthy to pay for the stimulus is not the answer. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1486489 It's that time of year for the annual Orwell Awards, presented by our listener-commentator Gary Earl Ross. wbfo Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/828414/mp3/news/podcast/259/828414.mp3 00:00:00 no It's that time of year for the annual Orwell Awards, presented by our listener-commentator Gary Earl Ross. It's that time of year for the annual Orwell Awards, presented by our listener-commentator Gary Earl Ross. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1486449 The arrival of Spring often brings a return of thunder and lightning. Listener-Commentator Chris Mackowski says even as an adult, he's still awed by a thunderstorm. wbfo Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/828388/mp3/news/podcast/259/828388.mp3 00:00:00 no The arrival of Spring often brings a return of thunder and lightning. Listener-Commentator Chris Mackowski says even as an adult, he's still awed by a thunderstorm. The arrival of Spring often brings a return of thunder and lightning. Listener-Commentator Chris Mackowski says even as an adult, he's still awed by a thunderstorm. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1484646 The debate over evolution and creation theory can be contentious. Listener Commentator, Reverend Fred Jensen, says you can be a religious person and still believe in evolution. wbfo Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/827445/mp3/news/podcast/259/827445.mp3 00:00:00 no The debate over evolution and creation theory can be contentious. Listener Commentator, Reverend Fred Jensen, says you can be a religious person and still believe in evolution. The debate over evolution and creation theory can be contentious. Listener Commentator, Reverend Fred Jensen, says you can be a religious person and still believe in evolution. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1481803 On this St. Patrick's Day, our listener-commentator Amy Ludwig VanDerwater is remembering a man whose spirit lives on, especially on this holiday. wbfo Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/826211/mp3/news/podcast/259/826211.mp3 00:00:00 no On this St. Patrick's Day, our listener-commentator Amy Ludwig VanDerwater is remembering a man whose spirit lives on, especially on this holiday. On this St. Patrick's Day, our listener-commentator Amy Ludwig VanDerwater is remembering a man whose spirit lives on, especially on this holiday. WBFO